Home & Garden - 21 October 2006

I had an offer on my home and the contract was ratified. The buyer had seven days to conduct a home inspection. They did and the home inspector made several damaging statements that turned out to be wrong. Most significantly the inspector stated my roof was leaking in four spots and had mold and moisture damage on the sheathing. A week later, a professional roofer inspected the roof and found no damage. Although the roofer did state the roof needed replaced (shingles) - but there was no leaks. The same inspector also stated that the electrical installation of our split HVAC system was faulty and a fire hazard. We had this professionaly installed and have a statment stating that it was wired to code.

The buyer stated in their release statement the reason was unsatisfactory home inspection. My question is can I/should I sue/seek settlement with the home inspector's company in that by my calculation their employee's lack of professionalism cost me the deal?

2006-10-21 16:20:09 · 6 answers · asked by andersonwwjr 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-21 16:16:53 · 6 answers · asked by chandler163 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-21 16:16:02 · 36 answers · asked by movingeyes 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I tried, lemon, coffee, herbs, and condiments but to no avail.

2006-10-21 16:13:05 · 6 answers · asked by Ur Master Captain 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-21 16:10:35 · 12 answers · asked by debra p 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My uncle is moving out of my house in about three months, and I get the basement which includes: bathroom, big closet with two shelves and two racks, a storage room, sliding glass door(its to the backyard), and the stairway, of course. The door comes from the kitchen, and I was thinking about decorating the front of it.. with signs that say "Risa's Room" or something like that... I am thirteen, so I want it to be sort of bright colors. And I am going to paint the walls, add curtains, decorate the bathroom, ect. Any ideas on storage or bedding, too? I was thinking about afuton that would fold up and stuff.. so it would be kind of like a mini apartment. And I'm getting a new tv. I need it to be pretty cheap, too.. but good looking. I'm also going to get a phone for it, too. Thanks!!

2006-10-21 16:06:10 · 11 answers · asked by Marisa :) 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-21 16:00:57 · 12 answers · asked by pam g 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I make crafts at home, and already tried the saltdough, but it's too soft because of the hot weather over here. I would like to find a better one so I can make people figures and animals, etc. I don't want to buy any clay because I air dry them and these clays you have to put them in an oven. Thanks for the help you may give me.

2006-10-21 15:54:05 · 3 answers · asked by Timberina 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-21 15:39:54 · 16 answers · asked by sweet_vic02 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

color cement red...what can I apply to them so everytime it rains does not wash it off....and I am on an Island and there's sand all over and when it rains it loos like blood coming out from my house ....help me please

2006-10-21 15:37:03 · 4 answers · asked by Yami 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to find out if there is a lien on a house before I take over the payments? I want to learn how to do it myself because the real estate people want me to pay for the information. If you can tell me the steps I can do it. Thank You.

2006-10-21 15:32:58 · 15 answers · asked by peaches and cream 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

The valves leading to this upstairs shower are open all the way and I just changed the shower head but there is still very weak flow. I was thinking that perhaps the copper tubing is full of deposits that need to be removed, but I have no idea how to do that. Any ideas?

2006-10-21 15:22:44 · 11 answers · asked by icatfishman 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought some NFL, flannel (on one side) fabric for a Christmas present for my husband. Now I don't know what to make with it. I was leaning toward a quilt, with added fabric..... or maybe even pajama pants. Anybody have any suggestion? Thanks!!!

2006-10-21 15:07:32 · 8 answers · asked by punchy333 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a dvd player, cd player and receiver and would like
a nice metal rack or shelves to play under my desk
which is 20 inches off the floor. A specific store that
might carry this would be great info. Wood would work
also

2006-10-21 15:04:28 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I have heard this but was wondering if it's true

2006-10-21 15:00:51 · 4 answers · asked by birdlady 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-21 14:55:24 · 12 answers · asked by stunston 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My poor jack o' lantern is all deformed now, this is the second year in a row. How can I prevent it in the future?

2006-10-21 14:47:17 · 5 answers · asked by Evey 6 in Other - Home & Garden

I know that diamonds are cleaned differently then emeralds, the later being a porous stone. How do I clean emerald and diamond jewelry?

2006-10-21 14:41:00 · 9 answers · asked by yanayak@sbcglobal.net 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-21 14:28:12 · 8 answers · asked by Rhonda L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Daisys well not just that is just an example.

2006-10-21 14:24:55 · 12 answers · asked by Alexis H 1 in Garden & Landscape

What do you grow?

2006-10-21 14:22:52 · 6 answers · asked by Butterfly Princess 4 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-21 14:15:00 · 8 answers · asked by songbird 2 in Garden & Landscape

we leave our home in florida for summer , when we get back there are reddish brown moisture spots on appliances, wallpaper and cabinets, they wipe off easly with damp cloth but very nasty looking, we leave the humidity at 60 and air at 80. is this mold???it is not present in any part of house.

2006-10-21 14:03:20 · 5 answers · asked by snowbird 3 in Other - Home & Garden

Does anyone know where i can buy the Sabco Strip mop refills, the are the mop heads that screw on to the mop sticks, thanks.

2006-10-21 13:54:16 · 3 answers · asked by jim h 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-21 13:49:22 · 6 answers · asked by SNOW BIRD 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-21 13:44:40 · 8 answers · asked by nmartinszx3 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I have a slight issue. I always end up shrinking my clothes after I wash and dry them. Is there any way that I can get my clothes thoroughly dry and stay the same size? Recently, I shrunk a full load of my son's baby shirts that he hadn't even worn yet! So I need some tips so I can save my clothes and money:)

2006-10-21 13:40:35 · 28 answers · asked by dream 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I'm looking for about 1-2 inches in diameter. I'm assuming it can be bought at any hardware store, but correct me if I'm wrong.

2006-10-21 13:40:08 · 8 answers · asked by Steve J 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

can anyone help me with some info on private accommodation in birmingham that ecepts dhss.

2006-10-21 13:39:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

We painted yesterday with glossy paint, but I just got to cleaning the paint drops. It has become a job for me.I know I should have tried cleaning yesterday when we finished the job, but I was so tired! Thanks for your help again. Take care!

2006-10-21 13:38:04 · 11 answers · asked by alicia s 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)